FM Sitharaman to attend ADB meeting in Milan, hold bilateral meetings
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will lead the Indian delegation of officials from the Department of Economic Affairs of the Ministry to attend the 58th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of Asian Development Bank (ADB), scheduled to take place in Italy’s Milan from May 4 to 7, according to […]
Piyush Goyal’s Brussels visit bolsters India-Belgium trade, investment ties
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal held a productive meeting in Brussels with Belgian Minister of Defence and Foreign Trade Theo Francken and Minister-President of the Flanders region Matthias Diependaele to strengthen the India-Belgian partnership across trade, technology, investment, and innovation, according to a Commerce Ministry statement issued […]
‘WAVES 2025’ promises bright future for creative economy, sees multi-crore deals
Mumbai, May 4 (IANS) The premier edition of the World Audio Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025) ended on a high note in Mumbai on Sunday, registering an overwhelming response from exhibitors, industry leaders, startups, policymakers, academia and the public. ‘WAVES Bazaar’ initiative saw business transactions worth more than Rs 1,328 crore with more than […]
Small traders plan stir against e-commerce giants, quick commerce firms
New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) announced on Sunday that it plans a three-day national conclave from May 16 to 18, in Delhi and Vrindavan in UP against major e-commerce and quick commerce companies such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, Swiggy Instamart and Zepto. CAIT, which claims to represent over […]
Final touches to DPRs for Part B of Hyderabad Metro’s second phase
Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) The Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Phase-2 (Part B) of the Hyderabad Metro Rail are being given final touches, said Telangana Chief Secretary K. Ramakrishna Rao. The DPRs would be reviewed in an upcoming Board meeting of Hyderabad Airport Metro Limited (HAML), followed by the state government’s approval before submission to […]
Sitting judge of Telangana High Court passes away
Hyderabad, May 4 (IANS) Telangana High Court’s sitting judge Justice Maturi Girija Priyadarsini passed away here on Sunday following a brief illness. She was 61. The judge breathed her last in the morning. The mortal remains have been kept at her residence in Hafeezpet. The last rites will be performed on Monday at Mahaprasthanam, Jubilee […]
No longer dependent on lenders for buying seeds, fertilizers: PM-KISAN beneficiaries thank govt
Begusarai (Bihar), May 4 (IANS) The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme is proving to be a boon for city farmers as the monetary assistance under the programme has come as a big respite for them in tackling many challenges, including financial hardships and dependence on money lenders, particular during seed sowing and harvesting […]
In Gujarat’s Sabarkantha, 36,000 people benefit from Ayushman Yojana in past one year
Sabarkantha, May 4 (IANS) The Ayushman Bharat Yojana is proving to be of immense significance for the poor and downtrodden classes across the country, as it provides them with healthcare at no expense. Gujarat’s Sabarkantha district has emerged as a shining example of the success of the Ayushman Bharat scheme. In Sabarkantha alone, more than […]
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu keen to follow the Gujarat model
Amaravati, May 4 (IANS) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Sunday that the state needs to follow the Gujarat model. Stating that Gujarat has been witnessing rapid growth due to a stable government, the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) president stressed the need for the state too to follow the same model. During […]
Kerala: Priyanka Gandhi hands over keys of ambulance to Forest Dept
Kerala, May 4 (IANS) Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Sunday handed over the keys of an ambulance to the Wildlife Warden in Kerala. “Priyanka Gandhi handed over the keys of an ambulance worth Rs 15 lakhs, funded under MPLADS, to Varun Dalia IFS, Wildlife Warden,” said a party press release. […]
